Primjena virtualnih, analitičkih i statističkih alata u momčadskim sportovima

master's thesis

• Title (english): Application of Virtual, Analytical and Statistical Tools in Team Sports
• Author: Luka Bumbak
• Mentor: Marin Galić (mentor)
• Committee member: Marin Galić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Gordana Vilović (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Igor Kanižaj (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2022-09-20, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

U radu je prikazana važnost analitike u profesionalnim timskim sportovima. Analizira se primjena virtualnih, statističkih i analitičkih alata u sportu. Objašnjeni su ključni modeli poput analize podataka, korištenja tehnologije velikih podataka, statističkih modela i digitalnog razvoja u sportu. Primjena navedenih alata gotovo je ključna za postizanje uspjeha u timskim sportovima. Sportska analitika također je pojašnjena kroz konkretne primjere temeljene na modelu Moneyball, SofaScore sportskoj aplikaciji i videoigri Football Manager. Ciljevi ovog rada su sljedeći: objasniti utjecaj, važnost i ciljeve sportske analitike. Cilj je objasniti što je to sportska analitika i na primjerima je približiti ljubiteljima sporta i analitike, a na kraju i sportskim novinarima. Također, primjenom metode intervjua, intervjua sa stručnim osobama i desk metode istraživanja, dobiveni odgovori potvrdili su koliko je analitika važna za novo shvaćanje sporta i primjenu u sportu.

Abstract (english)

The paper presents the importance of analytics in professional team sports. The paper analyzes the application of virtual, statistical and analytical tools in sports. Key models such as data analysis, the use of big data technology, statistical models and digital development in sports are explained. The application of the mentioned tools is almost the key for achieving success in team sports. Sports analytics is also clarified through specific examples based on the Moneyball model, SofaScore sports app and Football Manager video game. The objectives of this paper are as follows: to explain the impact, importance and goals of sports analytics. Aim was to explain what it is and, based on examples, bring it closer to sports and analytics fans, and finally to sports journalists. Also, through the use of interview methods, interviews with professional people and desk research method, answers that were obtained, confirmed how important and essential analytics is for the new understanding and its implementation in sports.

• Keywords: timski sportovi; analitika; podaci; statistika; tehnologija; Moneyball; SofaScore; Football Manager; Big Data
• Keywords (english): team sports; analytics; data; statistics; technology; Moneyball; SofaScore; Football Manager; Big Data
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:717898
• Study programme: Title: Journalism; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra novinarstva (magistar/magistra novinarstva)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-01-19 09:40:02